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So What's the Big Deal about Cork?
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Have you been wondering about how cork fabric is made or what it can be used for? I found this article about cork and cork fabric and thought it would be nice to share it with you! I had no idea what a sustainable product it was - and eco-friendly!
- Tags: Tips
Traditional Turkey in the Straw Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at the traditional quilt block called Turkey in the Straw. Of course this block has several other names - Joy Bells, Eight Hands Around, Swing in the Center. The names Turkey in the Straw and Swing in the Center were both coined by Nancy Cabot. This block goes together pretty quick so let's get started!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Tutorials
Traditional Quilt Block with No Name!
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's work on this traditional quilt block that has no name! That doesn't happen very often - maybe we should decide on a name for it. The block finishes at 12" square. I usually make blocks that have white or ivory for a background color but decided I should try something different. Let me know what you think!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
Free Pattern - Paddle Wheel Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Paddle Wheel quilt block that I'm going to show you goes together quickly because of the strip sets. It is put together using partial seam construction but not hard at all. I should mention that this isn't the same "Paddle Wheel" block that Judy Niemeyer developed with paper piecing - just has the same name!
- Tags: Tutorials
Free Pattern – Four Patch Log Cabin Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Here’s another quilt block to use up those skinny strips you’ve been saving! The Four Patch Log Cabin quilt block is easy to do and finishes at 10″ square. I’m not sure why it’s called a “four patch”, looks like a sixteen patch to me!
